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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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How-To: Lower diffuser fascia & GT500 mud flap install

For my first mod, I decided to pick this up. Here's a breakdown of parts/cost:

AR3Z16A550AA - Mudflap, L - $27.13 list
AR3Z16A500AB - Mudflap, R - $27.13 list
AR3Z17F828AA - Fascia, lower rear diffuser style - $150.00 list

Parts will be here tomorrow, but I will update this with installation instructions and pictures on the car. Stay tuned.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Looking forward to it.
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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Steve:

Please post some pics when completed... I'm looking into the exact some mods for mine! Could you also comment on the difficulty installing the diffuser style rear facia?

Thanks in advance!
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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GREAT NEWS! You're tempting me to buy one for mine finally...
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Guys, I'll have all the info, before and after pics, etc. once the parts come in. I was told they'd be here today, but that didn't happen.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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I had a friend pick this up for me today while I was at work. Depending on how I feel later, I may try and tackle it tonight. I pulled up the Roush installation instructions for their rear diffuser, and it says 3 hours of installation. We'll see if that's true.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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You should hurry up. You've already tipped off Taco Bill, now he's going to beat you to it.










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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PTRocks
You should hurry up. You've already tipped off Taco Bill, now he's going to beat you to it.










He doesn't have a 2011 though, does he?
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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He doesn't have a 2011 though, does he?
As if that's going to stop him...
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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I've seen a few how-to guides for the fascia but I don't want to bother searching for 'em Mud flaps should be a no brainer since they use OE fender lip screws.

Edit: These Roush instructions are very thorough.

Last edited by Adam; Sep 25, 2010 at 02:53 AM.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam
I've seen a few how-to guides for the fascia but I don't want to bother searching for 'em Mud flaps should be a no brainer since they use OE fender lip screws.

Edit: These Roush instructions are very thorough.
I have a copy of the Roush ones for reference. I'll see if there's anything else that I can suggest that might not be mentioned.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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where did you pick up the flaps for so cheap

local dealer wanted $80+ for those part numbers
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CHDS PNY
where did you pick up the flaps for so cheap

local dealer wanted $80+ for those part numbers
It sounds like they were giving you the cost with installation.

From the Ford Accessories Store:

Splash Guards, Molded, Rear Pair
Part Number: AR3Z-16A550-AC
Part only: $45.36
Part w/ installation: $82.86
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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Just got done with the install. The Roush installation instructions were pretty good to follow, and if I had to do another, could probably do it in 90 min or less. Very happy with the results, and pictures will be up shortly.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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New rear diffuser installed:

Before-


After-


GT500 mud guards installed as well-
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Some things to note:

- I did end up taking the rear wheels off. This made the three screws easier to get to on each side, and with it up on jack stands, doing the clip removal underneath (2 on each side, two in the center, and two on the "straps" on the back) much easier to get to.

- Roush tells you to take the taillights off. I did, but didn't see much benefit in that.

- Also, there are two larger push pins up in the back center portion of the diffuser that need to be addressed. I didn't see this mentioned in the instructions, but they are just inside the mufflers, and have a large push pin holding them in place. If you see the diffuser off the car, it's very obvious.

- The biggest pain I had was separating the diffuser from the bumper. Most of the clips slid out, but the ones right at the license plate area were a real PITA to remove. Some careful persuasion got them out. Snapping it back together takes a clever touch to get it in place.

- Overall, it took me 2 hours to do it by myself. I took my time since this is the first time I've torn into the car. I ended up breaking the white W-clips from the factory diffuser, but they are cheap to replace.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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^^
thanks for the tips!

I'll try and attack this myself maybe sometime in oct.
fit and finish looks nice! So nice work.

Time to fill the opening a lil more tho.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 2010MustangGT
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thanks for the tips!

I'll try and attack this myself maybe sometime in oct.
fit and finish looks nice! So nice work.

Time to fill the opening a lil more tho.
If you've got questions or concerns, let me know and I'll try to elaborate. I have some other pictures that need tweaked and I'll add them to the first post.

And yes, a set of 4" tips would look wonderful in there.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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Steve:

Looks great! Congrats on the install!

Did you purchase them online from Ford? I am searching on Fordparts.com and FordAccessories.com, but it won't return any results with the mudflap part #'s... any idea?

Also, do you need to have the GT500 diffuser, or will the flaps work with the "regular" GT lower facia?

Thanks,
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